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Table of contents; Basic statistics of Latvia, 2013; Executive summary; Main findings; Key recommendations; Assessment and recommendations; Figure 1. The gap in GDP per capita remains wide; Figure 2. Well-being indicators suggest a large scope for catching up; A volatile economy; Figure 3. The econo...

Limiting the risk of repeated boom and bust cyclesThe macroeconomic policy framework has been improved; Supervision adapted to the particular features of the financial sector; Table 2. Main prudential indicators in the Latvian banking sector; Recommendations to limit the risk of repeated boom-bust c...

Making the tax system more progressive and employment friendlyFigure 8. The tax wedge on low-income earners is set to remain high; Figure 9. Improved tax collection offers revenue potential; Recommendations to improve public sector efficiency; Raising productivity and ensuring robust convergence; Fi...

Figure 12. Energy intensity is highFigure 13. Greenhouse gas emissions intensity is above the OECD average; Deepening skills and innovation; Figure 14. Employment rates differ widely by educational level; Figure 15. Participation in lifelong learning is low; Figure 16. R&D expenditure is among the l...

Figure A2. OECD indicators on Employment Protection Legislation (EPL)Figure A3. Student performance and equity; Figure A4. Science and innovation indicators; Figure A5. Environmental indicators; Figure A6. Public spending; Figure A7. Income redistribution; Thematic chapters; Chapter 1. Improving pub...

Figure 1.2. Relationship between debt ratios and bond yields